NAS Overview
Why a Dedicated NAS?
Centralised storage, media serving, VM backup target, and data redundancy — the role of NAS in the homelab.
TrueNAS Setup
TrueNAS SCALE Installation & Initial Configuration
Installing TrueNAS SCALE, initial wizard, network setup, and creating the first storage pool.
RAID / ZFS
ZFS Pool Design — Mirror, RAIDZ, and RAIDZ2
Choosing the right ZFS layout for your drive count, redundancy requirements, and performance needs.
Backup Strategy
3-2-1 Backup Strategy for Homelab
3 copies, 2 different media, 1 offsite — implementing a robust backup strategy using Proxmox Backup Server and cloud targets.